Create a high school level Advanced Creative Writing assignment surrounding the musical Hamilton. This should be something they can quickly do in class. Something that take no more then 30-40 minutes to do.
Assignment title: Write a Monologue from the Perspective of a Character in Hamilton
Objective: To explore character development and voice through the creation of a monologue inspired by the musical Hamilton.
Instructions:
1. Choose a character from the musical Hamilton that you feel a strong connection to or interest in.
2. Imagine a specific moment or scene in the musical where that character is experiencing a range of emotions or making a significant decision.
3. Write a monologue in the first-person perspective of that character, capturing their thoughts, feelings, and motivations in that moment.
4. Your monologue should be at least one page long, but no more than two pages.
5. Consider using elements of spoken word poetry or rap in your monologue to capture the energy and rhythm of the music in Hamilton.
6. When you have finished writing your monologue, be prepared to share it with the class or a small group for feedback and discussion.
Assessment:
- Ability to capture the essence of the character through their voice and emotions.
- Creativity in exploring the character's inner thoughts and motivations.
- Use of language and imagery to enhance the impact of the monologue.
- Engagement with the themes and style of the musical Hamilton.